Room for Discussion Podcast
1) Verkiezingsserie: Esmah Lahlah, Tweede Kamerlid van GroenLinks-PvdA
2) Verkiezingsserie: Ines Kostic, Tweede Kamerlid van Partij voor de Dieren
Op 29 oktober gaat Nederland naar de stembus, zo ook de 30.000 stemgerechtigde UvA-studenten.Daarom ontvangen we op 9 oktober Ines Kostić, Tweede Kamerlid van de Partij voor de Dieren.️Met het oog op ...Show More
Verkiezingsserie: Ines Kostic, Tweede Kamerlid van Partij voor de Dieren
1:00:56 | Oct 27th, 2025
3) Geography as Destiny - Conversations with Historian Ian Morris
Why did the centre of power shift across the world throughout human history, and why did it settle in the West after the 18th century? Did wars only serve to create a winner and a loser, or did they h...Show More
4) Changing Currents: The Future of the Alliance with former Dutch Minister of Defence Kajsa Ollongren
On the sidelines of the NATO Summit in The Hague, Room for Discussion will host an exclusive morning interview with former Dutch Minister of Defence Kajsa Ollongren.With war on Europe’s doorstep, unce...Show More
5) Ukraine, Diplomacy, and the Road Ahead: A Talk with Ambassador Alle Dorhout
Join us for an exclusive interview with Alle Dorhout, the Dutch Ambassador to Ukraine and former Director of Intelligence at the AIVD. With valuable insights into the intersection of diplomacy and int...Show More
Ukraine, Diplomacy, and the Road Ahead: A Talk with Ambassador Alle Dorhout
1:00:28 | Jun 8th, 2025
6) CSR Election Debate 2025 - University of Amsterdam Central Student Council
CSR Election Debate - University of AmsterdamFrom looming budget cuts in higher education to government directives on de-internationalisation, from defending the right to protest to safeguarding the m...Show More
CSR Election Debate 2025 - University of Amsterdam Central Student Council
1:07:19 | May 30th, 2025
7) Ctrl+Alt+Defend_ Stéphane Duguin on the Fight for CyberPeace
As cyberattacks grow in scale and sophistication, the lines between cybercrime, state-sponsored hacking, and digital warfare are becoming increasingly blurred. How can we protect individuals, and demo...Show More
8) The Failure of Good Intentions – Philippe Sands on the Limits of International Law
When the newspapers are full of horrifying stories, international law sometimes feels impotent. Why is it still important? In what way is the term “genocide” political? Is our international system fai...Show More
The Failure of Good Intentions – Philippe Sands on the Limits of International Law
1:05:27 | May 26th, 2025
9) Keenly Unorthodox: Rethinking Economics with Steve Keen
On the 9th of April, 13:00-14:00, in the E-Hall, Room for Discussion welcomed Steve Keen – outspoken critic of mainstream economics, author of “The New Economics: A Manifesto”, and one of today’s most...Show More
10) Empire State of Mind: Russell Shorto on the Dutch Roots of New York
New York City was once just a small Dutch outpost called New Amsterdam. How did a modest trading colony become the global icon it is today? Join us for a deep dive with acclaimed historian Russell Sho...Show More